3 Smoothies To Prep For Easier Mornings

One of the easiest ways to adopt a new healthy lifestyle is to meal prep. Smoothies are a great entry point into the world of meal prepping because all you have to do is prep your ingredients, place them in plastic bags, and store them in the freezer. Not only does this make your life easier, but it saves you time in the morning, which is the most valuable time in the day.

How To Get Started:

Before you get started, you need to have your ingredients and supplies. We are referring to measuring cups, quart-sized bags or mason jars, smoothie ingredients, and a blender. Once you have all of these things, make sure to wash your ingredients (mainly referring to leafy greens, berries, or other fruits with peels).

Prep Your Ingredients:

There’s a way to make your life very easy. If you throw all of the prepped ingredients in the bags, the ingredients can freeze together in big clumps. You can still do this and slam the bags against the counter when it’s time to make your smoothie, but we recommend a better way to avoid clumping. Cut up your ingredients and freeze them on lined baking sheets before adding them to your bags.

Labeling:

This is an optional step if you need help remembering what is in your smoothies. You can also write the date on there as well.

Jars vs. Bags:

You can add your smoothie ingredients to plastic bags or glass mason jars. There’s an advantage to using mason jars because they not only serve as your prep containers, but they also serve as your smoothie cups after you blend the smoothie. It’s a win/win situation.

The Ingredients:

We are going to give you three different smoothie recipes, so you can alternate between the three. Each ingredient list is good enough to make 1 smoothie every day for a week. Theoretically, you could have one of these smoothies every day of a Full Body Cleanse.

Smoothie #1:

7 bananas, sliced

2 pineapples, cubed (you’ll have some extra to snack on)

7 cups mango, cubed

1 big bag of spinach

Directions:

Each bag or jar should contain 1 banana, 1 cup pineapple, 1 cup mango, and 1 cup spinach. When you make this smoothie, add the ingredients and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend away. You can use less or more water depending on the consistency you enjoy.

Smoothie #2:

2 pounds strawberries, tops removed

7 bananas, sliced

1 big bag of spinach

2 pounds blueberries

Directions:

Each bag or jar should contain 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, ½ cup blueberries, and 1 cup spinach. When you make this smoothie, add the ingredients and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend away. You can use less or more water depending on the consistency you enjoy.

Smoothie #3:

4 avocados, peeled and pitted

1 big bag of spinach

3 pineapples, cubed

Directions:

Each bag or jar should contain ½ avocado, 2 cups spinach, and 2 cups pineapple. When you make this smoothie, add the ingredients and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend away. You can use less or more water depending on the consistency you enjoy.

We hope you enjoyed this smoothie prep and let us know if you tried to make it.

Q: I WANTED TO KNOW HOW DO YOU MAKE A SMOOTHIE ON full body cleanse? And can you not mix any of the food combined if it says not to?

A:

You can check our website for numerous great smoothie recipes.

Ideally, to make a smoothie, use a base (some kind of fruit juice, water, or nut milk), add some frozen fruit or non-frozen fruit (your favorite fruit), add a little ice and BLEND (for about 1 minute)! Wa la ... you have a fruit smoothie!

Q: Thanks for all of the information which is very beneficial I must say. My question to you is what's the best type of aloe vera juice to drink? Also I have heard that the gel from the plant can be mixed into a smoothie, is that true? Greetings! As far as the best brand I really wouldn't know as there are a few good brands on the market. Just make sure your aloe vera juice is at 99% pure and with no additives. Aloe gel can be added to a fruit smoothie though

Q: First off, thank you so much for your responses to my questions regarding my husband heart murmur and weed smoking. Secondly...I am on my third day of the Full Body Detox & it is challenging and invigorating at the same time. My newest question is...how can I make the fruit smoothie that you recommended for drinking in the morning? & can you send my a recipe?

Q: I'm noticing I have bags under my eyes. Someone inform me to clean out my kidneys to fix my problem with bags? Can you suggest some herbs or remedy for my condition. If so, I would really appreciate it.

Unfortunately you cannot use either milk for a smoothie as you are not allowed to consume any dairy. Soy is not a natural food and most store brought almond milk is pasteurized and contains preservatives that helps maintain shelf life. You can consume almond milk if it's homemade. We do have a raw homemade almond milk recipe available on our website.

Hi! Thanks for the question. The chia shake should be fine as long as the chia is soaked in the drink.

Eating small seeds like chia and flax seeds can go through digestion whole and be wasted. Soaking, sprouting, and grinding before consumption increases the likely hood that the small seeds will get digested and their nutrients utilized properly.

A: You can only have the protein powder if its all natural and does not contain any dairy or whey. Hemp seed protein, green pea protein and spirulina are the best types of protein powder allowed on the cleanse.

Q: I am on my 3rd day of the fully body cleansing. I am definitely doing this to lose weight. I am a 52 year old, black, Christian, wife, mother to 21 and 14 year old girls, legal secretary who is 450 lbs. I am to the point now where if I don't do this I'm going to be housebound. I can barely move some days that is why I started this because I feel so unhealthy. I have a question about the nuts. I got all gun-ho and ordered $135.00 worth of organic nuts from nuts.com. I got raisins, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios and cashews and mixed them all up together (well I purchased 2 lbs of each but I only mixed up 1 lb of each together). Anyway, I was reading about how much calories are in nuts. Should I not pay attention to that because I was consuming a lot of calories in the first place or do I have to watch how many nuts I eat? I have put some nuts in a sandwich bags and basically filled it up and that is supposed to be my nuts ration for the day. I am also eating fruits and vegetables. So far the fruit have been grapes, grapefruit, red apples, pears, green apples and bananas. The vegetables have all been in a salad: tomatoes, celery spinach leaves, carrots, mixed in balsamic vinaigrette. I only ate the salad Monday night all the other times I have just eaten the fruit and nuts. I am also consuming approximately 75-100 oz of water. Sorry I’m long winded I just wanted you to get the entire picture.

A:

Thanks for the question, I can definitely help you.

I am currently writing an eBook for www.dherbs.com called "Losing weight the healthy way." I have been a weight loss counselor for many years. I am also a health coach, personal trainer, bodymind nutritionist, and a vegan lifestyle coach.

When it comes to weight loss most programs want you to lose weight to get healthy. My mindset is to get healthy and lose weight.

In my health/fitness/nutrition coaching program www.theveganeffect.com I use a lowfat/high carb/ high raw/ nutrient dense/ high alkaline diet to achieve long term weight loss success. So far I am 100 percent in getting clients long lasting weight loss. If you are interested in my program please fill out the health history form on the side of the web page. We could have a free 1 hour initial consultation over skype to see how I can best help you.

Nuts are best kept to a minimum if you use them at all. Nuts are extremely high in fat and have the opposite omega 3- omega 6 ratio that is optimal for health. Seeds are best as far as ratios are concerned. Also nuts are truly easy to over eat and cause your nutrient ratios to be off.

A healthy vegan diet is a high raw fruitarian diet.

Example:

Breakfast: green smoothie. (500-1000 calories of fruits blended with a handful of greens and water)

Q: Hello, Is it okay to drink the naked fruit smoothie on the 10 day detox. I read the label and no sugar and additives are in the drink. Thank you

A: Unfortunately you cannot consume any pre-made store juices or smoothies. Those kind of beverages contain preservatives and additives to help sustain shelf life and is also pasteurized (processed foods).

Q: Hello, this is my 2nd time doing the full body cleanse. I did it last year so now I'm doing it again. I started on Monday 3/9 and since have lost 5 lbs. Is that normal? Also why do you recommend Distilled water and not Spring and/or filtered (Brita). I have always drank a lot of water but roughly how many times a day should I urinate and how many times a day should I make a BM? When I did it the first time last year it was late Spring early Summer and incorporated a lot of walking which helped out a lot. This time not so much due to the horrible NY weather. I would appreciate you answering my questions and getting back to me at your earliest convenience. Thanks

A: Everyone's body is different and responds to the regimen differently. Losing 5 pounds in days is okay. Distilled water is the best type of water that helps to detox the body. You should be drinking half your body weight in water. Anything you put into your body you can expect it to come out. Bowel movements and urination is directly related to the foods and beverages you're consuming. Be sure that you're consuming three regular meals a day; eating fruits and vegetables with fiber.

Q: Dasani water, if I remember correctly, was banned from the U.K. It contains salt as well as potassium chloride. Essentia contains calcium chloride, as well as sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate, dipotassium phosphate. Are all the ingredients in Essentia safe? One would have do an independent test on the water. Dasani is crap and I no longer drink Essentia but it would be my brand of choice of bottled water if I was to purchase water again.

A:

Personally I have an alkaline-antioxidant water machine (Neptune brand) that produces alkaline, antioxidant, oxygenate, mineralized water that is made in Asia.

Q: I'm interested in purchasing your : VITAMIN E , but noticed that it does not contain Mixed Tocopherols d-alpha, d-beta, d-delta, and d-gamma. It is my understanding that the best Vitamin E to take is one that consists of the above-mentioned ingredients and should also be unspecified and cold pressed. It appears that yours does not contain these ingredients. Can you explain?

A:

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PRESSED' REFERS TO "OIL." SO IT'S OIL. ASK YOURSELF, WHAT ARE THE NATURAL FOOD SOURCES OF THESE INGREDIENTS (D-ALPHA, D-DELTA, ETC.). YOUR MEDICINE MUST BE DERIVED FROM A FOOD (FRUIT OR VEGETABLE)
AND CONTAIN NUTRIENTS. WHAT ARE THE FOOD SOURCES OF THE PRODUCT? DHERBS.COM COMPOUNDS ARE ALL HERBAL AND THUS ALL FOOD AND CAN BE ASSIMILATED BY THE BODY. THIS IS THE DIFFERENCE

Q: I am doing the the Full Body Detox, the Anti Viral Cleanse, and then the 10 Day Electric Greens Cell Food Cleanse. I am trying to fully heal form so called HIV. I started seeing brown spots on my palm, and bottom of my feet. I am trying not to freak out. I am drinking distilled, and alkaline water. Also eating salads, smoothies(not diary), and fresh fruits. I plan on going to find a sauna and get my Charka balance. What else can I do to make these spots go away?

A:

Don't put too much emphasis on getting rid of HIV! Focus on optimal health, and well-being. Get your mind right! Recommended reading, The Mental Science Manual e-book. Subconsciously, and subtly
you have already freaked out, and your body knows it. Relax! Chill Out! Focus on healing! Not on disease! You can and will heal! Keep the faith!

Q: Hello, I'm on day 3 of the FBC and I'm having a really hard time with sweets. It's even more trying because I work in a bakery which I cannot avoid because it is a family owned business and I, myself do a lot of the baking. What do you recommend to help seize my sweet craving besides fruit? Because it seems that I can eat fruit for substitution but after a while I still want to eat cake lol. Also, what brand alkaline water do you recommend? Is it best to drink the bottled water or make it? Thanking you in advance. D.Bolden

A: After a few days, your cravings will subside. If you feel like you need additional help with sugar cravings you can also try the Sugar Control. There are raw food desserts available in health stores like Whole Foods, raw food restaurants or raw desserts you can make. It would be best to purchase the alkaline water. Essentia, Nestle, Voss and Neo Water are some of the popular brands of alkaline water. Sugar Control - http://www.dherbs.com/store/sugar-Formula-p-63.html

Q: I love to drink water, but I like to drink hot water you know boiling water slightly cooled. Is there a benefit, or disadvantage to this compared to drinking room temperature water? Secondly, the water I drink is boiled water. Alkaline water is not a privilege most Kenyans have. If 56% of the population is living below poverty line you do the math. So the water I drink is tap water, that I boil to make it safe for drinking. When I get to work I have Alkaline water as my work place provides me with that provision. I think this is detailed enough for you to get the picture and help. Once again (I love you) in Swahili for spreading the gospel!

A:

No difference at all, Beloved! Even the boiled water becomes room temperature water. You're doing fine! Thank you for your words as well! Much appreciated! Peace and Love!

Q: I am the proud purchaser of your FBC system. My husband will be starting the regiment soon. His occupation requires him to work 6p to 6a, thus he sleeps during the day Fri - Mon. The other 3 days he is on a more "normal" schedule. My concern is around what times he should consume his meals/supplements. As you can see, Breakfast and lunch could pose a problem . I am worried that his meals (Smoothies) will throw off his sleep cycle as well. What times frames should he eat at? Do some {raw} ingredients wake you up more? Please advise.

A: Thank for contacting us. We're happy to hear that you were satisfied with the Cleanse and recommended your husband to do it. He can adjust the intake of the capsules according to his personal schedule. If he works overnight and is asleep during the day, he can start the regimen when he is up. He should just be sure that he's consuming the formula's every 2-3 hours as instructed.
There are raw foods that helps naturally provide the body with more energy, but they're not the same as consuming caffeinated beverages that would keep him up. Most raw foods just have multiple benefits. The Cleanse also helps improve your sleep.